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David Freese returns to the starting lineup Tuesday, batting third while playing third base against the Tigers.

Freese returned to the starting lineup Tuesday, batting third while playing third base against the Tigers.

Analysis:

Pittsburgh gave him his first day off Monday against Justin Verlander, though he did enter the game as a defensive replacement. Freese has hit seven singles in 26 at-bats, striking out 11 times while walking just once. He'll need to do more if he wants to see semi-steady time when Jung-Ho Kang (knee) returns.

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